This Giant Virus, Previously Unknown to Science, May Help Unlock the Mystery of Life’s Origins
Researchers have identified a previously unknown giant virus that may offer new insight into how complex life first evolved.
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Some “Gifted” Dogs Learn Words by Overhearing Conversations—Like Human Toddlers, Study Finds
A new study finds some "gifted" dogs can learn new object names just by overhearing human conversations—much like young toddlers.
60,000-Year-Old Projectiles Are the World’s First ‘Poison Arrows,’ Extending Earliest Use in Africa by Thousands of Years
Analysis of 60,000-year-old artifacts has uncovered the oldest known poison arrowheads, hinting at advanced ancient knowledge and reasoning.
Some Brains ‘Switch Gears’ More Efficiently Than Others—New Research Reveals Why
The brain’s ability to switch between fast and slow processes depends on communication between regions, new research reveals.
A Satellite Watched a Mega-Tsunami Cross the Pacific—and It’s Changing How Scientists Understand Earthquake Risks
A satellite captured a Tsunami from space for the first time, revealing why the 2025 Kamchatka earthquake was less destructive than 1952.
Overlooked for a Century, Forensic Scientists Unveil an Unexpected Game-Changer for Solving Crimes
New forensic research reveals that fragments of moss as small as an eyelash can serve as a powerful tool in solving crimes.
CRISPR Study Identifies New Neurodevelopmental Disorder by Mapping Hundreds of Genes Related to Brain Development
A genome-wide CRISPR study maps 331 genes essential for early brain development, identifying PEDS1 as a new neurodevelopmental disorder gene.
7-Million-Year-Old Discovery Offers “Direct Evidence” of Oldest Human Ancestor That Shared This Crucial Trait with Modern Humans
A modern analysis of 7-million-year-old remains suggest this mysterious ancient primate is the oldest human ancestor ever found.
Voynich Manuscript Breakthrough? The Secret Behind “The Most Mysterious Book in the World” May Involve an Ancient Cipher System
A new theory argues the famous Voynich Manuscript, often referred to as “the most mysterious book in the world,” may have served as an ancient cipher system.
Science Says Swearing Can Make You Stronger—And Psychologists Now Know Why
New research shows swearing during intense exercise can boost strength by reducing mental restraints and helping people push harder.
Scientists Have Discovered Evidence of Previously Unknown Electrical Power Generation in Living Cells
New evidence of electrical power generation on cell membranes could offer insights into how living cells interact with their surroundings.
‘Action Crisis’ Unraveled: New Research Tackles the Psychology of Doubting Your Doubts
Researchers found that prompting people to question their own doubts, a process called meta-cognitive doubt, can actually strengthen commitment to goals that are central to their identity.
This Vampire-Like Organism “Lost Much of What Defines It” to an Odd Twist in Evolution—So It Became a Parasite Instead
Balanophora may look like a mushroom, but instead of being a fungus, it's a parasitic plant with rare traits that puzzle biologists.
“This Was a Remarkable Observation”: Deep-Sea ‘Zombie Worms’ Have Gone Missing, and It Has Ocean Scientists Concerned
A team of researchers led by Ocean Networks Canada conducted an experiment to lure a species of deep-sea worms to colonize remains placed on the seafloor.
Consciousness May Depend on the Physics of the Brain, Not Just Code
A new theoretical study argues that many standard beliefs about consciousness are rooted in a misleading concept of how the brain functions.
Scientists Reveal How Dinosaur Eggshells Can Function as Natural Clocks for Measuring Deep Time
New research shows that fossilized dinosaur eggshells can be used to help scientists more precisely date prehistoric nesting sites.
Science of Tomorrow: The Top Discoveries in 2025 That Are Pushing the Boundaries of Science
From science-fiction technologies like warp drives and levitation to the search for evidence of intelligent life elsewhere in the cosmos, here is a look at some of the stories from 2025 that are pushing the boundaries of current scientific concepts.
Science of Consciousness: The Most Intriguing Discoveries in 2025 Involving Neuroscience and the Mind
Questions about the nature of consciousness remain among the most perplexing areas of modern scientific research, with implications for both the human mind and our broader concept of reality.
A Century Later, Ramanujan’s Pi Equations Are Helping Physicists Unlock the Secrets of Nature
In 1914, Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan published a short paper detailing several unusual formulas for calculating the value of the number π.
Microbes Found Colonizing Fresh Lava May Offer Clues to Life on Mars, Scientists Say
Scientists studying volcanic eruptions in Iceland say microbes begin colonizing new lava flows faster and more predictably than once thought.
This YouTube Creator Built a Camera That Shows You Don’t Need a Major Lab to Film Light in Motion
A YouTube creator working out of his garage has engineered something that is normally found only in major research facilities: a camera capable of filming a laser beam moving at the speed of light.
An Ancient Sewer System is Revealing How Disease Spread Among Roman Soldiers
Roman soldiers living along Britain’s northern frontier used communal bath and toilet facilities that depended on a sewer system to remove waste from their fort.
A Robot Vanished, Then Mysteriously Reappeared Near Antarctica—Now Researchers Reveal What It Discovered While It Was Missing
A rogue Argo oceanographic float drifted away to accidentally collect data on one of Antarctica’s most inaccessible regions.
A New Theory Suggests Mass May Emerge From Invisible Dimensions
A recent study published in Nuclear Physics B examines how hidden dimensions might influence the physical reality that we observe.
“No Longer a Futuristic Concept”: Scientists Build Real-World Magnetic Cloaking Device Capable of Shielding Complex Shapes
Researchers have unveiled a new magnetic cloaking device that can render sensitive objects invisible to detection.
New Study Reveals Misinformation Isn’t Just a Human Problem—It’s a Fundamental Feature of Life Itself
Misinformation isn’t just human. A new study shows how false signals spread across biology, from bacteria to bird flocks.
Ancient Pottery Shows Humans Were Doing Math 3,000 Years Before Numbers Existed
Ancient pottery reveals early farmers were using math thousands of years before numbers, embedding geometry and patterns into everyday art.
Giant Marine Predators Once Hunted in Freshwater Rivers, New Study Suggests
Large prehistoric marine reptiles known as mosasaurs dominated the oceans until their extinction 66 million years ago.
Inside These Fossils, Scientists Found First-of-Its-Kind Evidence of Unexpected Ancient Architects
The strange bee's nest discovered in bone fossils on Hispaniola is a first-of-its-kind discovery that highlights nature’s creativity.
“To See It with This Clarity is Amazing”: Parker Solar Probe’s Closest-Ever Images Reshape Scientists’ Understanding of Solar Storms
Solar magnetic field images captured by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe last year have provided new insight into dangerous space weather.
Mysterious Jars Found in King Tut’s Tomb Have Perplexed Scholars for a Century—New Research Finally Reveals What They Held
King Tut’s alabaster jars have long held mystery. A new Yale study finds chemical evidence suggesting they once contained opium.
1.5-million-year-old Skull Reveals Homo erectus Did Not Evolve the Way Scientists Thought
A 1.5-million-year-old skull suggests Homo erectus evolved through a messy transition, with multiple human forms coexisting.
Combining These Two Cannabis Compounds Reveals a Promising Tool in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is among the most lethal gynecological cancers because it is often detected at an advanced stage and can be resistant to treatment options.
NASA Spots a Mysterious “Siberian Snowman” in New Satellite Images
Satellite imagery of a remote village that once served as a Soviet supply port during the Cold War has revealed an odd discovery—one that resembles an iconic wintertime mainstay.
A Thousand-Year Drought May Have Driven “Hobbits” to Extinction, New Research Reveals
A recent climate study from the University of Wollongong suggests that Homo floresiensis, the small early human species from Liang Bua cave, endured centuries of increasingly severe drought on Flores
Mysterious ‘Little Foot’ Could Be an Unidentified Humanlike Species, Researchers Conclude
Scientists challenge past conclusions about "Little Foot," an enigmatic ancient human fossil, now arguing that it is an unidentified species.
Bermuda Mystery Surfaces with Discovery of Massive Underground Structure, Revealing a New Deep-Earth Anomaly
The Bermuda Triangle may not hold up to scrutiny, but geologists have discovered a true anomaly hidden deep below the archipelago.
4000-Year-Old Discovery Offers Breakthrough in the Mystery of What Fueled a Bronze Age Plague
Scientists have unraveled how an early form of Bronze Age plague that differed from the Black Death spread across Europe.
Researchers May Have Solved the Mystery Behind the Collapse of One of the World’s First Great Civilizations
New research suggests the Indus Valley Civilization was reshaped by centuries of river drought, migration, and climate stress.
Why Women Are the Biggest True Crime Fans—and What Science Says They’re Looking For
A recent study reveals why women engage with true crime, showing safety motives and psychology—not sensationalism—drive the trend.
This Enigmatic Ancient Script Hidden Within the Dead Sea Scrolls Was Thought to be Indecipherable—Until Now
A researcher has solved one of the longstanding riddles of the Dead Sea Scrolls by deciphering a hidden script within the famous texts.
Experiments Reveal Which Colors and Tones You Should Use to Maximize the Music Listening Experience
UC Davis scientists have figured out which colors and lighting tones you should use to best maximize the music-listening experience
Radiocarbon Study Redraws the Timeline of Ancient Egypt’s First Pharaohs
New data from radiocarbon dating is offering deeper insights into ancient Egypt and its relationship with the volcanic eruption at Thera.
Human Brains Light Up for Chimpanzee Calls— Offering Clues to the Origins of Voice and Language
Chimpanzee calls activate key human brain voice regions, revealing ancient neural links that may reshape our understanding of language origins.
Will “Salt-Tolerant Plants” Soon Be Grown in the Lab? New Research Reveals How This Evolutionary Hack Could Happen
A new study offers a potential roadmap for protecting crops as sea levels rise and coastal soils become more saline.
New Study Debunks the Myth of Truly “Egalitarian” Societies in Human History
New study reveals that no human society has ever been truly Egalitarian, reshaping how we understand inequality and human social life.
New Research Has Revealed a Big Surprise About Baby Dinosaurs, Upending Past Thinking About These Ancient Reptiles
Emerging research suggests that dinosaur babies didn’t just grow into adults—they transformed their environments.
Engineered Rabies Virus Reveals How Psilocybin Reshapes Neural Pathways
New research reveals how psilocybin reshapes connections across the brain, helping explain how it can ease depression symptoms for weeks or even months.
Human Evolution Is Falling Out of Sync With Modern Life, New Research Warns
A new study warns modern life may undermine key human survival traits, from fertility to cognition, as environmental pressures intensify.
A Surprising Antidepressant? How Laughing Gas Is Emerging as a Rapid Treatment for Severe Depression
New research shows Laughing Gas can ease depression within hours, though questions remain about its safety and lasting benefits.